Department of Philosophy

2024

Ethics course gives undergraduate his start in mind and brain research

Harrison Propps, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, has found a unique way to merge his interests in science and philosophy. As a neuroscience and philosophy major, he studies the intricacies of the human mind and brain, a curiosity that extends beyond the classroom to his music.

Seeking Assistant Professor in Ancient Philosophy

The faculty of the Philosophy Department at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Local party internship leads philosophy student to presidential encounter

It’s not every day you get to meet the first lady of the United States and hear the president and vice president speak in person. For Ethan Wilson, it was a highlight of his time at the University of South Carolina.

Jeffrey Turner Awarded Ada. B Thomas Outstanding Advisor Award

Dr. Turner receives a prestigious, competitive award for his contributions to student advising

Thomas Burke Highlighted as an American philosopher

Thomas Burke was recently interviewed in a series "I Am An American Philosopher" hosted by the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy

2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Philosophy Awards

The Philosophy Department has awarded its annual Undergraduate and Graduate Philosophy Awards! Congratulations to the winners!

Agnes Bolinska Named McCausland Fellow

Dr. Bolinska awarded the most prestigious faculty fellowship for early-career faculty

Leye Komolafe Speaks at Seminar in San Fracisco, CA

Komolafe speaks about a film club he helped coordinate that highlighted the 2020 police protests in Nigeria

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